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Over the past 12 months, Ulster Rugby has hosted
several fundraising initiatives and special events
to raise vital funds for Mencap’s Big Step Forward
Appeal, aimed at creating a new centre for children
and young people with learning disabilities and
their families in Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the results of the partnership, as well
as the ongoing generosity of the Northern Ireland
public and other organisations, Mencap is now
well on its way to reaching its £1.7m target to build,
equip and run the new centre.
Mencap’s new Children and Families’ centre is set
to open in January 2016 in Newtownbreda, Belfast.
At the heart of the centre will be the relocated
Segal House, Mencap’s nursery for 2-4 year old
children with a learning disability, autism and
global developmental delay.
Fiona Hampton, Head of Sales & Marketing with
Ulster Rugby said: “We are exceptionally proud
that Ulster Rugby and our supporters have raised
this impressive sum for our chosen charity partner
Mencap this year. It is a pivotal time for Mencap, as
the charity builds towards the opening of its new
centre in Northern Ireland and we are delighted to
have helped play a part in that journey.
“On behalf of all the players and everyone involved
at Ulster Rugby, we would like to thank our
supporters for getting behind this important cause
and making such a difference for Mencap.”
Vanessa Elder, Regional Fundraising Manager
for Mencap in Northern Ireland added: “Having
a partner like Ulster Rugby has been of huge
value to Mencap over these important 12 months.
Every penny of the funds raised will go towards
our new centre, which will bring the therapeutic
care, information and support young people with
a learning disability and their families need, under
one roof.
“We extend a heartfelt thank you to Ulster Rugby
and the supporters who gave so generously
at matches and events - the impact of this
contribution will be felt by many for years to come.”
To find out more about Mencap’s
Big Step Forward Appeal visit
ULSTER RUGBY SCORES
A BIG WIN FOR MENCAP
THANK YOU
Ulster Rugby and its supporters have helped raise a staggering £29,877 in aid of
its official charity partner for 2014/15, Mencap in Northern Ireland, smashing its
target of £25k.